Greater Lafayette Commerce recognizes small businesses of the month

Deanna Watson, Lafayette Journal & Courier
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LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Greater Lafayette Commerce recently showcased winners of the Small Business of the Month.

The organization named Sweet Revolution Bake Shop Small Business of the Month for April 2022.

Local officials and community leaders honored downtown Lafayette's Sweet Revolution, owned and operated by a sister, brother and mother team – Chef Sarah McGregor-Ray, Jonathon McGregor and Debbie McGregor, respectively.

“From the House of Representatives, we are delighted to recognize you as Small Business of the Month, with certainly lots of great wishes for both Sweet Revolution and Revolution Barbeque. As a member of the 122nd Indiana General Assembly, I’d like to congratulate Sarah, Jonathon and Debbie,” said State Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) at the ceremony, in the release.

Mayor Tony Roswarski, left, honors Sweet Revolution in downtown Lafayette as the Small Business of the Month. Representing the bakery is Sarah McGregor-Ray, chef and co-owner of Sweet Revolution.
Mayor Tony Roswarski, left, honors Sweet Revolution in downtown Lafayette as the Small Business of the Month. Representing the bakery is Sarah McGregor-Ray, chef and co-owner of Sweet Revolution.

Sweet Revolution Bake Shop, located at 109 N. 5th St. in Lafayette, offers made-from-scratch savory pies, quiches, coffee and teas.

“It’s definitely been the most gratifying thing I’ve ever done,” said Sarah McGregor-Ray, in the release, adding Sweet Revolution isn't a run-of-the-mill bakery. “We don’t want to just be the best bakery in Lafayette. We want someone to come here from anywhere and enjoy it and see what we have to offer.”

In this file photo, owner Sarah Ray, right, looks on as Callum Amigleo rings up the purchase of Bruce Stewart Friday, October 6, 2017, at Sweet Revolution Bake Shop, 109 N. 5th Street in downtown Lafayette.
In this file photo, owner Sarah Ray, right, looks on as Callum Amigleo rings up the purchase of Bruce Stewart Friday, October 6, 2017, at Sweet Revolution Bake Shop, 109 N. 5th Street in downtown Lafayette.

Sweet Revolution opened in 2017, and has since doubled in square footage.

“I’m very honored to pay recognition to you,” said State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). “As a member of the Indiana General Assembly, I’d like to acknowledge Sweet Revolution Bake Shop on this joyful occasion of being selected as the Small Business of the Month – with best wishes and continued success, from myself and members of the Indiana State Senate.”

Great Harvest Bread Co.

In March, the award went to Great Harvest Bread Co., 1500 Kossuth St., known for making everything from scratch, milling its whole grain flour every day, delivering excellent customer service and giving back to the Greater Lafayette community, according to the Greater Lafayette Commerce.

Janet and Jerry Lecy, center, owners of Great Harvest Bread Co., celebrate their Greater Lafayette Commerce award for Small Business of the Month. The bakery won for the month of March 2022.
Janet and Jerry Lecy, center, owners of Great Harvest Bread Co., celebrate their Greater Lafayette Commerce award for Small Business of the Month. The bakery won for the month of March 2022.

“I stop by Great Harvest every day before I go to the statehouse. I enjoy the people who work here and Jerry. Plus, the coffee is great,” said Klinker when the award was announced. “I enjoy coming here and getting my coffee – and a great piece of bread.”

Owned and operated by Jerry and Janet Lecy, who took over ownership of Great Harvest as franchisees in 2007. The shop serves coffee, sandwiches and a variety of sweet treats, in addition to bread.

Rachel Heinsen grabs pastries for a customer at Great Harvest Bread Co., Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Lafayette. The Kossuth Street bakery has utilized the shop's farmer's market tents to create a drive-thru in their parking lot.
Rachel Heinsen grabs pastries for a customer at Great Harvest Bread Co., Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Lafayette. The Kossuth Street bakery has utilized the shop's farmer's market tents to create a drive-thru in their parking lot.

“It is an honor to receive this award. As I’ve been reflecting on the Small Business of the Month award, I think about this community. We moved here from Orlando, and we thought Lafayette would be a good option. There has never been a day that I regretted it, in 15 years of being in this community,” said Jerry Lecy in the announcement sent to the Journal & Courier.

Mecko's Heating and Cooling

In February, the Small Business of the Month was Mecko’s Heating & Cooling, owned by Dave Mecklenburg..

“Being locally owned and operated is also very important within our community,” Mecklenburg said in a post on the Greater Lafayette Commerce website. “It gives our customer base the comfort of loyalty, truth and honesty. Our phones are answered 24/7 from someone within our company who can immediately take care of their needs.”

Employees of Mecko's Heating & Cooling celebrate the award for Small Business of the Month, given by the Greater Lafayette Commerce for February 2022.
Employees of Mecko's Heating & Cooling celebrate the award for Small Business of the Month, given by the Greater Lafayette Commerce for February 2022.

Mecklenburg gives back to the community in a number of ways, the post details, including delivering food for the food pantry.

The Greater Lafayette Commerce listed a variety of charity events supported and/or attended by Mecklenburg, who serves on the Lafayette Parks and Recreation board, including the Ebony and Ivory Ball, Transitional Housing Bingo, Toast of Mental Health, Blue Knight Auction, March of Dimes and 100 Men Cookoff.

Greater Lafayette Commerce’s Small Business of the Month competition takes place annually from February through November, the release stated. Nominations can be submitted at www.greaterlafayettecommerce.com.

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